Global economic volatility is driven by multiple global shocks and poses significant risks to South Africa’s growth, inflation and economic stability. It appears at first glance that the current global
Global economic volatility is driven by multiple global shocks and poses significant risks to South Africa’s growth, inflation and economic stability. It appears at first glance that the current global
South Africa’s Economic Outlook for 2026: Cautious Optimism in a Low-Growth Reality As a new year unfolds, economic commentary typically becomes dominated by numerical forecasts and point estimates for growth,
South Africa’s Small Business Sector: Insights from the Absa Small Business Growth Index 2025 Strategic intelligence for strengthening South Africa’s SME ecosystem South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are
Black Friday 2025 in South Africa: Who Will Win – Retail Giants or SMMEs? By Prof Carel van Aardt and Dr Requier Wait A Nation Hooked on Black NovemberSince its
South Africa’s Economy Holds Firm, but Employment Growth Remains Modest The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) at Unisa released its latest predictions for the South African economy as part of
Perceptions and projections: The South African economy beyond the braai fire Conversations around South African braai fires are rarely short of opinions on the economy. However, the tone is almost
What can Businesses do to Survive and Thrive in a Very Volatile Economy? It is clear that domestically and globally the number of economic, political and social uncertainties have escalated
South Africa’s Market at A Turning Point: Past, Present And Future Insights from BMR’s 65-Year Review The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) recently released its 65th anniversary report, compiled by
Why do more than three quarters of small businesses fail in South Africa? Available data shows that more than three quarters of South African small businesses fail (Cova Advisory as
The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) conducted an opinion poll among 36 top economists participating in the 2024 Economist of the Year competition